Definitely a reason. Doubtful he was the reason for any of them.
I'd prefer Luai doesn't leave but don't think it is a huge problem if he does. He will never play to his contract value.
Yes, the intangibles and culture change I believe is/was very much driven by him. So in this respect I...
Personally I think rulings are fairly consistent with some outliers. Now when I say consistent that is assuming comparing apples with apples. Referencing the Burton tackle does not do this so whilst I agree he is lucky not to be missing games comparing a hip drop to a throw is not apples with...
No, they are not. I tipped them to miss the 8 at the start of the season but I thought they would be in the cluster of teams competing for the final couple of spots. I've seen nothing to suggest they will be one of those teams.
They could though I doubt they will. Munster has been awful but we've seen them pick and stick and get performances in the past.
Plenty of decent/in form options in DCE, Walker, Dearden, Clifford, Campbell, Boyd but none demanding selection.
Why is Martin still being accused of feigning injury? He tried to play on but eventually left the field. Early reports (pre-scans) suggesting he is out for 3 weeks.
Grant the only locked in.
Munster and Loiero probably based purely on incumbency. Maybe Coates as well if he can return for a few decent games.
Utoikamanu a chance.
From what I have seen thus far. Panthers are a class above. Dragons are a class below. All other teams in between there is not a lot between them.
I did not think we would be top 8 before the season, not far away but not genuinely challenging the 8. 6 games in I now believe there is no excuse to...